![]() Since his death, his recordings and belongings have been sold off, seemingly for less than their worth. ![]() ![]() ![]() Paradoxically, as Big L’s legend has grown, his commercial footprint has eroded. To Nineties hip-hop fans who love memorizing potent couplets, it’s not uncommon to hear Big L mentioned as one of the best rappers to ever touch a microphone. Despite his lack of output and popular success - he never earned a Hot 100 hit - the MC has achieved “your favorite rapper’s favorite rapper” status in the years since his death. But Big L was shot and killed in Harlem just four years later with only one album to his name. This electrifying on-air exchange seemed to presage long, accolade-packed careers for both men.
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